TRAVEL + DESIGN + FILM

Join one of our CRAFT + CULTURE Tours to Morocco, Kenya, Portugal, or Oaxaca - insider tours that focus on experiences with local artisans, nonprofits, and social businesses.

We also host FLORA + FAUNA Retreats in the Cotswolds - long weekend retreats in nature the invite you to slow down through creativity and wonder.

Explore travel

Feature Documentary:

HANDMADE FUTURE

HANDMADE FUTURE follows artisans in six countries preserving heritage, navigating the complex role of middlemen, and advancing responsible trade — pushing back against fast, cheap production to quietly restore a frayed world through beauty and human connection.

Watch the Trailer and Meet the ARtisans

  • Tours + Retreats

    ARTIST & NOMAD trips are curated to give you a meaningful journey that explores the intersection of Craft, Culture, Flora, and Fauna in the special places you visit. Each small group tour or retreat invites you to consider ways to practice slow living, mindfulness, and creation care in your everyday life beyond the journey itself.

    ARTIST & NOMAD journeys and retreats are designed with decades of knowledge from our work with artisans, designers, nonprofits, and social impact businesses.

    Join our mailing list to be the first to know about new tours and other artisan advocacy work we do globally.

    Our 2026 tours are now open for registration.

    Explore Trips + Retreats

  • Design + Pop-Up Shops

    ARTIST & NOMAD offers years of award-winning experience in artisan sourcing and design collaborations. With a dedication to regenerative practices that honor people and the planet, we have helped to develop artisan focused collections, transform spaces, and mentor leaders in the artisan sector.

    If you are seeking support in helping to launch or grow an impact design business, collaborate with artisans, or request our ethical design services, we’d love to connect.

    We recently had a fantastic pop-up shop on Columbia Road in East London. We look forward to doing more pop-up stores to support the artisans we know and love in 2026…stay tuned for details via our newsletter and social media.

    Discover design opportunties

  • The Artisan Fund + Film

    The ARTISAN FUND is the nonprofit arm of ARTIST & NOMAD, offering support to artisan communities around the world through mentorship, design and marketing, visual storytelling, and small grants that foster artisan ownership and empowerment. We believe partnerships should be led by the artisans, so we come alongside artisan leaders to support their dreams to grow their business, preserve traditional crafts, and thrive through direct trade opportunities.

    Our big initiative for 2025 is a documentary film that explores the ethics, artistry, and equity of the global artisan sector, showcasing the beauty and importance of heritage crafts, the challenges faced by makers worldwide, and the inspiring people keeping artisan crafts alive.

    Learn More about The Artisan Fund

  • “Forget what you think you know about group trips. This is different. Highly curated and intentional, this trip included beautiful stays, incredible views, delicious food, important cultural experiences, and the ability to connect with and learn from local experts and artisans. Looking forward to my next trip with A&N!”

    Jennifer Peterkin, USA

  • “ I have a new perspective of what immersive and ethical travel looks like, thanks to Kirsten’s deep connections and friendships across Morocco. I highly recommend exploring with Artist & Nomad!”

    Katrina Seidel, UK

  • “ I appreciated the thoughtful approach to travel, along with the spiritual aspect of slowing down and connecting with the culture of a new place. Kirsten has a life-long love of travel and knows how to share that knowledge”

    Karen Pfeifer, USA